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/tə.nɛ/tenir
1.
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was holding (physically)
Il tenait son téléphone en marchant.
He was holding his phone while walking.
2.
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cared about / was attached to (tenir à)
Elle tenait beaucoup à ce vieux pull.
She really cared about that old sweater.
3.
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ran/owned (a shop, café, etc.)
Il tenait un petit café au coin de la rue.
He ran a small café on the corner.
4.
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was holding up / was withstanding (kept standing or intact)
Malgré la tempête, le mur tenait encore.
Despite the storm, the wall was still holding up.